What We Do

HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

People to People Ministries began in 1978. It was in the mid 1980’s we started providing tutorial services in reading and math for children in grades 3 to 6 through a program called CITY (Citizens Involved in Teaching Youth). During the summers we operated a six-week summer enrichment program (1985-1992).

In the fall of 1992 with the help of the Oregon Chapter of Maranatha Volunteers International we moved into a new facility (the Community Learning Center- CLC) located on Northeast 42nd and Prescott St. in Portland, Oregon. The center operated a day school for children from pre-K to sixth grade. The center also hosted health/wellness seminars, health fairs and religious seminars.

WHAT WE DO TODAY

As a humanitarian organization People to People Ministries (PPM), partners with other non-profit organizations, businesses, churches and willing individuals in providing support to children and families in need.

Our focus is on children in foster care and local schools; emergency food assistance for families, winter coats primarily for children in need (October – January drive).

The organization continues to promote health and wellness activities through literature and videos. We are also engaged in producing an audio/video podcast called Reflections. On occasion PPM provides needed educational support for qualified students.